Financial Auditor - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Audit Office of New South Wales

NSW Government -Audit Office of New South Wales
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Financial Auditors

Are you ready for a career with impact? To work for an organisation that informs and challenges government to improve outcomes for citizens?


Who are we?
The Audit Office of New South Wales is recognised as a centre of excellence within the professional services sector.

For almost 200 years, the Auditor-General has assisted the parliament of New South Wales to hold government accountable for its use of public resources.

We do this by conducting independent audits across a diverse client base in sectors including community services, health, education, justice, emergency services, transport, planning, environment and local government.

We have a people focussed culture built on trust, support and respect.

Our culture is supported by values of integrity, curiosity and open-mindedness, speaking out when we need to and ultimately taking pride in the important work we do.


How will you contribute?


As a
Financial Auditor you will undertake audit assignments either individually or as part of a team to deliver high quality financial audits for specified clients.

These assignments may require some travel within NSW. Financial Auditors will generally be supervised by and report to a Senior Auditor.

Key duties of this role include:

  • Conducting external audit of public sector entities financial statements alone or as part of a team
  • Planning and conducting audit testing, identifying the most efficient methods of obtaining assurance required
  • Evaluating misstatements and conclude whether balances and disclosures are materially correct
  • Identifying, assessing, and documenting issues and recommend solutions
  • Establishing excellent working relationships with client staff of all levels
  • Discussing issues with client management and obtain agreement on solutions
  • Ensuring complete and accurate documentation is maintained of audit work conducted

What will you need to succeed?
To work with the Audit Office as a Financial Auditor you must have:

  • Obtained or undertaking full membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or the Institute of Public Accountants
  • At least one to two years' experience in external audit of financial statements
  • Sound knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
  • Experience working in an entry level supervisory role desirable
  • Australian permanent resident or citizen or New Zealand citizen.

What are the benefits?


On offer is a 35-hour work week and a total remuneration package (including superannuation) for a Financial Auditor range from $79,036 to $105,382 p.a depending on experience, skills and capabilities.

As well as access to flexible work practices and arrangements.


The Audit Office is a rewarding, challenging and impactful place to work where we value diversity and take a collaborative approach to 'getting things done'.

Here you can have a career with purpose, and real work-life balance as well as unique opportunities for professional development and personal growth.


How can you get started?
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Describe a situation in which you learned something complex in a short period of time. Describe how you did this. (300 words)
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Describe a time when you identified an error, problem, defect that had escaped others' attention. What did you do? What happened? (300 words)

Applications close midnight Sunday 30 July 2023.

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Total remuneration package from $79,036 to $105,382 p.a depending on experience, skills and capabilities.
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